Victoria – Security of Payment Calculators

Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 (Vic) — reforms effective 15 April 2026

Calculate statutory deadlines for payment schedules and payment due dates under the Victorian Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002. All calculations use Victorian business day rules (excludes weekends, Victorian public holidays, and 22 December – 10 January).

Payment Schedule Deadlines

s 15 Vic SOP Act 2002

Due Dates for Payment

s 12 Vic SOP Act 2002

Victorian Business Days

22 Dec – 10 Jan shutdown

How Victorian Rules Differ from NSW

Business Day Definition

NSW SOP Act 1999

Excludes weekends, NSW public holidays, and 27–31 December

Vic SOP Act 2002

Excludes weekends, Victorian public holidays, and 22 December – 10 January (inclusive) — a longer shutdown period

Key Rule Differences

Payment schedule:Earlier of contract period or 10 business days (Vic) vs 10 business days cap (NSW)

Payment due date:20 business day cap (Vic s 12) vs different caps by contract type (NSW)

Adjudication:10 business days from schedule (Vic s 18(1)) — similar to NSW

No schedule:Notice → 5 days respondent period → 10 day application window (Vic s 18(2))

Public holidays:Vic includes Labour Day (Mar), Melbourne Cup Day (Nov) — not in NSW

Vic SOP Act 2002 (full text)VBA Security of Payment guidance

Payment Schedule Deadline Calculator

Under s 15 of the Vic SOP Act 2002, a payment schedule must be served within the time required by the construction contract, or 10 Victorian business days after the payment claim was served — whichever is earlier.

Payment Schedule Deadline Calculator

Calculate when a payment schedule must be served — Vic SOP Act 2002, s 15

Contract vs. Statutory Deadlines

Under s 15 of the Vic SOP Act 2002, a payment schedule must be served within the period required by the contract or 10 business days after the payment claim is served — whichever is earlier. Always check your contract for any shorter period.

Payment Schedule Calendar

Visual deadline tracker – Victorian SOP Act 2002

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Non-Business Day

Non-business days under Vic SOP Act 2002:

Weekends, Victorian public holidays, and 22 December – 10 January

Due Date for Payment Calculator

Under s 12 of the Vic SOP Act 2002, any contractual payment term later than 20 Victorian business days after service of the payment claim is of no effect. Where no payment term is specified, the default is 10 Victorian business days.

Due Date for Payment Calculator

Calculate when payment is due — Vic SOP Act 2002, s 12

20 Business Day Statutory Cap (s 12)

Under s 12 of the Vic SOP Act 2002, any contractual payment term longer than 20 Vic business days after service of the payment claim is of no effect. If no payment terms are specified in the contract, the default is 10 Vic business days.

Important Legal Disclaimers

General Guide Only – Not Legal Advice

This calculator is a general guide only and is not legal advice. Timeframes can be affected by the specific terms of your construction contract, the precise method and timing of service, public holidays, and other factors. Always check the current legislation and seek professional advice. The operators of this site accept no liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on this tool.

Check the Legislation

Calculations are based on the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 (Vic), as amended. Reforms effective 15 April 2026 may affect your situation. Always verify deadlines against the current legislation.

Vic SOP Act 2002 (full text)VBA Security of Payment guidance

Victorian Business Day Rules

Under the Vic SOP Act, a "business day" is any day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, Victorian public holiday, or any day in the period from 22 December to 10 January (inclusive). This is different from NSW, which only excludes 27–31 December.

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